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Dionne Brand was given a Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, on Wednesday “for her outstanding service for the public good as an educator, filmmaker and activist, and for her excellence in the arts as a poet and author” (photo by Steve Frost)
Jun 19, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Poet, writer, activist and U of T alumna Dionne Brand receives honorary degree  

Cindy Blackstock speaks with U of T President Meric Gertler as she receives a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from U of T on Monday (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)
Jun 18, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

"Give generously to the world," says honorary degree recipient and Indigenous activist Cindy Blackstock 

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto on Monday (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)
Jun 18, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Mark Carney to U of T grads: "Recognize that while diversity is a reality, inclusion is a choice" 

William C. Graham, Canada's former federal minister of foreign affairs and defence minister, receives a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on Friday (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)
Jun 15, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient William C. Graham’s political career is inspiration for future public servants  

For his outstanding service to the university, Richard Nunn received an honorary doctor of laws, honoris causa, on Thursday (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)
Jun 14, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Long-time university leader and advocate Richard Nunn to receive honorary degree 

Ilse Treurnicht received an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto on Tuesday (photo by Steve Frost)
Jun 12, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Zero to $3.5 billion: U of T honorary degree recipient Ilse Treurnicht built MaRS into an innovation powerhouse 

McKinsey & Co.'s Dominic Barton received an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto on Tuesday (photo by Steve Frost)
Jun 12, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Dominic Barton encourages U of T grads to adopt a global outlook 

Loretta Rogers, who today received an honorary doctor of laws, honoris causa, shakes the hand of Chancellor Michael Wilson, as President Meric Gertler (right) and Toronto Mayor John Tory look on (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)
Jun 7, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

"Give back in any way you can," says philanthropist and U of T honorary degree recipient Loretta Rogers 

Julia Hamilton, who led the Varsity Blues women’s squash team to three consecutive OUA titles from 2002 to 2005, while pursuing a medical degree, spoke at the induction ceremony (photo by Martin Bazyl)
Jun 7, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

2018 U of T Sports Hall of Fame: A celebration of athletic excellence and special memories 

Aisha Ahmad, an assistant professor of political science at U of T Scarborough, accepts the Northrop Frye Award for faculty (photo by Gustavo Toledo Photography)
May 7, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T students, faculty and staff honoured with Awards of Excellence 

U of T crest
Mar 12, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Celebrating the Winners of the 2018 U of T Awards of Excellence 

Photo of Beverly "Buffy" Sainte-Marie at the 2016 Juno Awards in Calgary
Feb 19, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T to confer honorary degrees on 15 Canadian and global leaders 

Kenneth Holyoke of New Brunswick
Oct 12, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

The C. David Naylor University Fellowships are bringing the brightest students from Atlantic Canada to U of T 

Associate Professor Nakanyike Musisi is one of two U of T faculty members being honoured by the African Alumni Association (photo by Noreen Ahmed-Ullah)
Sep 29, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

Honouring U of T's African scholars and alumni 

Volunteers and their families celebrated their achievements at the Arbor Awards (Photo by Romi Levine)
Sep 20, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

Excellence and loyalty: Arbor Awards celebrate U of T's dedicated volunteers  

Helen Slade wins the 2017 Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award
Apr 6, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

In a crisis, she’s there for students 

Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo receives the 2017 Chancellor’s Award in the Emerging Leader Category
Apr 4, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

Respect is the start of real student support 

Anne Macdonald receives the 2017 Chancellor’s Award in the Influential Leader Category
Apr 4, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

An optimist who helps students live better: 

Donald Boere receives a 2017 Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award
Apr 3, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

A student-focused innovator 

Adam Kuhn receives a 2017 Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award
Mar 30, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

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